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Cambridge IELTS 8

Examination papers from

University of Cambridge

ESOL Examinations

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Contents

Introduction 4

Test 1 10

Test 2 33

Test 3 56

Test 4 81

General Training: Reading and Writing Test A 104

General Training: Reading and Writing Test B 117

Tapescripts 130

Listening and Reading Answer Keys 152

Model and sample answers for Writing tasks 162

Sample answer sheets 174

Acknowledgements 176

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Introduction

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely recognised as a

reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study or work

where English is the language of communication. These Practice Tests are designed to give

future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level.

IELTS is owned by three partners, the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations,

the British Council and IDP Education Pty Limited (through its subsidiary company, IELTS

Australia Pty Limited). Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS website

(www.aoji.cn

WHAT IS THE TEST FORMAT?

IELTS consists of six components. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking

tests. There is a choice of Reading and Writing tests according to whether a candidate is

taking the Academic or General Training module.

Listening

4 sections, 40 items

approximately 30 minutes

Academic Reading General Training Reading

3 sections, 40 items or 3 sections, 40 items

60 minutes 60 minutes

Academic Writing General Training Writing

2 tasks or 2 tasks

60 minutes 60 minutes

Speaking

11 to 14 minutes

Total Test Time

2 hours 44 minutes

Academic

For candidates wishing to study at

undergraduate or postgraduate levels,

and for those seeking professional

registration.

General Training

For candidates wishing to migrate to

an English-speaking country (Australia,

Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those

wishing to train or study at below degree

level.

The test components are taken in the following order:

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Listening

This test consists of four sections, each with ten questions. The fi rst two sections are

concerned with social needs. The fi rst section is a conversation between two speakers and

the second section is a monologue. The fi nal two sections are concerned with situations

related to educational or training contexts. The third section is a conversation between up to

four people and the fourth section is a monologue.

A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/

diagram labelling, form completion, note completion, table completion, fl ow- chart completion,

summary completion, sentence completion, short- answer questions.

Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen. Ten

minutes are allowed at the end for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet.

Academic Reading

This test consists of three sections with 40 questions. There are three texts, which are

taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers. The texts are on topics of general

interest. At least one text contains detailed logical argument.

A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/

False/Not Given), identifying writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information,

matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion,

summary completion, note completion, table completion, fl ow-chart completion, diagram

label completion, short-answer questions.

General Training Reading

This test consists of three sections with 40 questions. The texts are taken from notices,

advertisements, leafl ets, newspapers, instruction manuals, books and magazines. The

fi rst section contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English, with tasks mainly

concerned with providing factual information. The second section focuses on the work

context and involves texts of more complex language. The third section involves reading

more extended texts, with a more complex structure, but with the emphasis on descriptive

and instructive rather than argumentative texts.

A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/

False/Not Given), identifying writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information,

matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion,

summary completion, note completion, table completion, fl ow-chart completion, diagram

label completion, short-answer questions.

Academic Writing

This test consists of two tasks. It is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on

Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task 2, which

requires them to write at least 250 words. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the

Writing score.

Task 1 requires candidates to look at a diagram or some data (graph, table or chart) and

to present the information in their own words. They are assessed on their ability to organise,

present and possibly compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an object or

event, or explain how something works.

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